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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8038104 | Cable constraining device for reduced cable wear A cable constraining device features a flexible cable contact sheet that is inward attached to a cable constraining contour of a holding structure. The holding structure is configured for substantially encompassing a cable circumference while in constraining configu... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7887012 | Insert for tube retaining bracket A retaining bracket for holding conduits may employ a first half or stationary portion defining a semi-circular first conduit holding portion and a semi-circular second conduit holding portion. A second half or movable portion may be foldable onto the stationary por... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7878462 | Cable constraining device for reduced cable wear A cable constraining device features a flexible cable contact sheet that is inward attached to a cable constraining contour of a holding structure. The holding structure is configured for substantially encompassing a cable circumference while in constraining configu... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7832692 | Pipe installation support device An apparatus for supporting a pipe segment during installation has been developed. The support includes a frame with two parallel arms and two beams that connect the arms, where each beam extends downward from the arms. Also included are four support bearings locate... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7802761 | Vehicle clip method and apparatus A two piece clip device is provided which can retain various components to a vehicle while reducing and/or eliminating the transfer of vibrations from the components to the vehicle. The clip device includes a base section having receivers capable of receiving and re... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7699274 | Temporary attachment for use with pipe hangers A temporary attachment for use with pipe hangers is disclosed which includes an elongated angle member which is supported upon the lower end of a pipe hanger and which has a plurality of ball transfer units positioned thereon which support the pipe being hung. The b... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7614589 | Vibration absorbing clamp for pipe A vibration absorbing clamp comprises a hard plastic base, hard plastic pipe grippers for gripping pipes, and a soft plastic vibration absorbing material disposed between the base and the pipe grippers. Each pipe gripper has a receiver for receiving a pipe and elast... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7387282 | Hinged clip having a retainer A clip retention system includes first and second body members. A first body member pin is joined by a living hinge to the second body member which permits an angular range of body member rotation. Retention elements partially enclose the pin. Upon living hinge fail... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367363 | Sanitary conduit support systems Apparatus for supporting conduits within a sanitary environment. Some supports are configured so as to avoid the formation of surfaces that might collect dust, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. when installed. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair of opposing s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7328873 | Pipe clamp A pipe clamp for attaching a pipe to a fixing member includes a connecting portion formed of a hard material, a pipe holding portion formed of a hard material, and a vibration-proof member formed of a soft material and disposed between the connecting portion and the... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7294789 | Retainer with band clip and cable holder A one-piece retainer has a base with an integral band clip and a fastener for securing an electrical cable or wire harness to a vehicle component, as well as a pair of arms for supporting another cable or a hose on the component. The base has a cradle extending alon... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284728 | Pipe hanger assembly The pipe hanger assembly is a pipe hanger and a holding assembly for retaining the pipe hanger against a pipe support. The pipe hanger has an inverted, generally U-shaped yoke having a slot defined in the bight of the yoke, a U-shaped saddle for supporting the pipe,... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278613 | Pipeline skid and a skid system for use in pipeline construction The present invention comprises a skid that includes at least one stackable pedestal having a continuous wall, the continuous wall enclosing an opening that extends from a first pedestal end to a second pedestal end. The stackable pedestal includes at least two supp... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7207527 | Clevis hanger assembly and pipe insulation coupling A clevis hanger assembly supports a pipe insulation coupling member along a support structure. The clevis hanger assembly includes an upper bracket adapted to be secured to the support structure. The upper bracket includes a base extending between spaced apart downw... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207528 | Vibration suppressing clamp for pipe or the like A vibration suppressing clamp for pipe or the like comprises a base supporting a pipe holder with a space for accommodating a pipe to be held. The space is defined by a curved seat and a pair of walls extending from the seat. At least one of the walls is flexible, h... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195038 | Conduit supports Apparatus and methods for supporting conduits within a sanitary environment. Some supports are configured so as to avoid the formation of surfaces that might collect dust, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. when installed. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair o... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7153064 | Pipe sleeve for a floating dock A pipe sleeve assembly includes a base plate and a sleeve portion. The base plate includes a base portion defining a longitudinal axis. The base plate further includes a first flange extending from the base portion in a first direction generally normal to the longit... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147194 | Serving terminal illuminator Exemplary embodiments of a hanging tool support assembly provide a portable, adjustable support to hold and/or position a tool, such as a flashlight. For example, the hanging tool support assembly may hang or otherwise suspend from a support line proximate to a work... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7090173 | Para-seismic support for pipes A para-seismic support for pipes is disclosed. The support has two support members, each for supporting an end of a pipe on either side of a mechanical joint. The support members are joined to each other. The support is provided with a plurality of holes, at least o... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7071410 | Protective shield for utility supplying tubes, cables and conduits By providing a continuous, elongated strip of material, which comprises an arcuately curved section in combination with at least one flange section extending outwardly from the curved section, an efficient, easily manufactured, and readily installed protector shield... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059357 | Warp-stitched multilayer papermaker's fabrics A warp-stitched multilayer papermaker's fabric has a set of bottom warp yarns, a set of bottom weft yarns, a set of top weft yarns and a set of warp stitching yarn pairs. The bottom warp yarns are interwoven with the bottom weft yarns. The stitching warp yarns inter... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7025308 | Apparatus for holding and positioning a pipe during installation There is provided an apparatus and method for enabling an elongated pipe to be installed below a ceiling using a single installer. A pair of rotatable jaws is provided. The jaws are adapted to temporarily support one end of a pipe. A fastener is provided for removab... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017868 | Fire sprinkler mount A fire sprinkler mount including a base (26), a bracket (46) and a rod (60) mounting the bracket (46) to the base (26). The base (26) includes a body (28) attachable to a beam (10) with two arms (38, 40)... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6959737 | Machine direction yarn stitched triple layer papermaker's forming fabrics Triple layer papermaker's forming fabrics having a set of top MD yarns that are interwoven exclusively with a set of top CMD yarns to form at least part of a top fabric layer and a set of bottom MD yarns that are interwoven exclusively with a set of bottom CMD yarns... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6935486 | Bushing system for live roller conveyor The invention provides an improved live roller conveyor system for preventing damage to conveyed cases of goods when stopped upon live rollers. In an embodiment of the invention, a live roller comprises a drive shaft with a plurality of roller members rotatably affi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926236 | Cable tray apparatus and method A cable tray apparatus for use with a ladder-type cable tray having a pair of parallel spaced apart rails interconnected by a plurality of rungs is disclosed. The cable tray apparatus includes an elongate flexible spine member selectively bendable into a number of d... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6901716 | Ground stake for holding drain pipe A one piece ground stake for securing drain, waste or vent pipe relative to the ground comprises a wire rod bent to form a hook having a ground engaging shank, a pipe engaging bend or cradle and a connecting leg connected between the pipe engaging bend and the shank... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6520456 | Pipe supporting devices A device or apparatus that receives and supports a pipe, especially a pipe exposed on a horizontal surface like a roof. The device has a base with a substantially flat bottom for resting on the horizontal surface and a supporting structure with a recess r... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6450736 | Movable supports for pipelines A pipeline supported by a plurality of spaced, movable supports. The supports are not anchored but are movable with respect to the surface of the earth (e.g. tundra) thereby allowing the pipeline to move in response to temperature/pressure changes in said... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6397535 | Height-adjustable concrete mold supporting system and method for constructing concrete building Disclosed are a height-adjustable concrete mold supporting system and a method for constructing concrete floors and concrete walls, by which a concrete building can be easily and precisely constructed with enhanced cost-effectiveness. The system has a bot... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6364256 | Roof top pipe support A roof top pipe support includes a base having a substantially flat bottom to rest on the roof. At least one, and preferably a pair of raised portions provide a pair of stud-receiving holes in the base to receive and direct studs, preferably threaded stud... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6357702 | Pipe guide apparatus and system for preventing non-axial pipe movement A pipe guide apparatus and system. The pipe guide includes a first member being secured to the pipe and having at least one element extending parallel to an axis of the pipe and a second member being secured to a fixed structural component and having at l... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6305650 | System for mounting elongate structures and wiring A mounting system providing protection to the mounting surface and flexibility to accommodate movement of the mounted structures. In one application, a pipe mounting system for rooftop mounting which provides a base conforming to the roof and protects the... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6224024 | Portable retention apparatus for cylindrical objects A portable retention and transport apparatus for cylindrical objects is provided to resist rotation and translation of a cylindrical object while resting on a horizontal surface. The apparatus is comprised of a series of tubes connected at their first and... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6152185 | Hose protector system A hose band for reducing friction between a hose and a surface along which the hose is moved, having a flexible strip which has a series of contact ribs and flexible webs, and a fastening element holding the strip in position about the circumference of th... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6047929 | Radiant tube supporting apparatus The present invention provides a radiant tube supporting apparatus for a radiant tube arranged as a radiant heat source in a heat treatment furnace. The radiant tube is inserted through a furnace wall on one side having a supporting member attached to a b... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6042061 | Roller rung for a cable bed An improved roller rung for a cable bed to reduce cable traction is disclosed. The roller rung comprises a holder rung having a groove, a plurality of roller drums and a plurality of partition panels. The partition panels are mounted in the groove from ab... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6017005 | Pipe hanging and rooftop load supporting system A pipe hanging system supports a section of pipe on a flat mounting surface formed on a generally flat roof. The system includes a base having a substantially flat base lower surface cooperating with the flat mounting surface for distributing a load over ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6010099 | Dimple forming clamp used to hold spring jacketed cable A clamp for an electrical cable which is particularly useful for fixing an electrical cable to a railway car truck. The clamp has an arched segment of a rigid sheet material which has a concave face, a convex face, opposed side flanks and open forward and... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5924655 | Clevis hanger A clevis hanger for supporting conduit comprising a lower hanger member formed from a strap of metal bent into a generally U shape and having an arcuate bottom and a pair of generally parallel arms extending upwardly from the bottom. The arcuate bottom ha... | 07/20/1999 |
